CVS chief medical officer joins payment reform panel
Troy Brennan, executive vice president and chief medical officer at CVS Caremark Corp., has been named to the National Commission on Physician Payment Reform.
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Rx pulls down Walgreens’ February same-store sales
Prescription business at Walgreen Co. took another sizable hit in February and weighed down overall same-store sales results as the chain continued to feel the impact of its contract impasse with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Inc. Walgreens said Monday that comparable-store sales fell 4.
Perrigo launches generic Rogaine foam
Perrigo Co. has begun rolling out minoxidil 5% foam to its retail and wholesale customers. The company said Thursday that the product, marketed under store brands or own-label brands, is comparable to Rogaine 5% Foam Hair Regrowth Treatment.
Pennsylvania bill requires notification in biologic substitution
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and Pennsylvania Bio applauded the Pennsylvania Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee for its approval of Senate Bill 405, which in the event of any biologic product substitution would require a pharmacist to notify the patient and, within 72 hours,
Rite Aid calling cards
IDT to Market Prepaid Calling Cards at 4,700 Rite Aid Locations NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global telecommunications provider, has entered into an agreement with Rite Aid Corporation to market domestic and international prepaid calling cards in the U.S.
PTCB appoints new CEO
The board of governors of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) has named retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Everett McAllister as its new executive director and chief executive officer.
Shopko, Pamida wrap up merger deal
Shopko Stores and Pamida have finalized their merger deal announced earlier this year, create a chain drug retailer with nearly 300 pharmacy locations in more than 20 states.
AARP picks Walgreens for retail drug store program
AARP has selected Walgreen Co. for a three-year contract to deliver retail drug store program benefits to the association’s members. Walgreens said Thursday that it will provide AARP members with exclusive offers and rewards, as well as member and community outreach to promote health and wellness.
Cardinal Health to appeal license suspension in Fla.
Cardinal Health Inc. plans to appeal a federal court ruling that upholds an order to suspend its license to ship controlled substances from its Lakeland, Fla., distribution center. Cardinal said late Wednesday that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied its Feb.
McNamara named head of Novartis OTC unit
Novartis has appointed Brian McNamara as division head of Novartis OTC, the Swiss pharmaceutical giant’s over-the-counter products business unit. The company said late Wednesady that McNamara, who takes the post effective immediately, replaces Naomi Kelman, who is leaving the company.
Mylan introduces generic version of Lexapro
Mylan Inc. has launched escitalopram tablets, which the company said is the first equivalent product to Forest Laboratories’ Lexapro antidepressant. Mylan said Wednesday that its escitalopram product, released by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. subsidiary, comes in strengths of 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg.
FLAVORx helps Rx schools train on medication flavoring
FLAVORx has donated its 100th pediatric medication flavoring system to a U.S. pharmacy school. The medication flavoring service said Wednesday that its product is now part of the curriculum in a majority of pharmacy schools in the United States.
Hallmark readies Justin Bieber greeting card line
Hallmark plans to begin rolling out a collection of Justin Bieber greeting cards in April. The greeting card giant said Wednesday that the line of 48 cards, offered in partnership with Bravado, will sport bright colors and include a photo of the teen and tween pop music star. In addition, the
Hi-Tech to launch Keppra generic
Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. has received Food and Drug Administration for levetiracetam oral solution 100mg/ml, an anti-seizure medication. The company said Wednesday that it plans to ship its product, a generic version of UCB Pharma’s Keppra oral solution, by May.
Seal of approval introduced for psoriasis products
The National Psoriasis Foundation has launched a "seal of recognition" for over-the-counter products to treat psoriasis.
Publix to open pharmacy at cancer center
Publix Super Markets Inc. plans to provide a full-service retail pharmacy at a cancer treatment facility in Tampa, Fla. The Southeastern food and drug chain said Wednesday that it will begin operating the pharmacy at the Moffitt Cancer Center on July 2.